This website is for folks who are seeking information about addictions, drug addiction signs and recovery from various forms of chemical addictions and compulsive behaviors.

Rather than slipping off into “I’m-different-land” the solution may be achieved by taking a broader view of recovery programs and their specific addictions that they address. These days the single addiction person is quite rare.

Denial and Isolation may be lessened or eliminated by gaining a sense of

“I am One person with a fragmented recovery program” rather than

“I’m a fragmented person with a whole bunch of problems that no-one understands”.

Also, the complexities of multiple addictions are discussed somewhat as today’s addicts are usually coping with multiple issues and addicted to varying degrees.

These multiple addictions are very difficult to deal with as they are so commonly misdiagnosed and the addict is left in a coping position only. When this happens true relief is not experienced and a life blossoming to its true potential is lost from the planet.

Dealing with addictions from self-produced chemicals is also discussed as it is a very complex issue as well. Gamblers, shoppers, sex and crime addict’s drugs of choice are the self-produced drugs adrenalin and endorphins, which are like any other drugs and gain tolerance therefore higher stakes have to be present to get the same feeling of control or thrill.

Here is a thought!
Why don’t you book your sober recovery style vacation with us in beautiful downtown Victoria BC Canada at our Gingerbread Cottage Bed and Breakfast. Over the years we have had lots of therapists, recovering addicts and health professionals stay at our idyllic B&B steps from the Salish Sea. Oh and we have gourmet breakfasts too! Vanessa makes a fantastic Austrian Apple Strudel! see more on our B&B website…

Please leave your comments below, and I will be sure to answer them. If you want one of the publications but truly cannot afford it leave a comment with your email address and I’ll send you a free one…

This website is about recovery – not making money – but it wouldn’t hurt to pay a few web hosting charges if you decided to visit one of the sponsors ads… I have kept outside ads to a minimum so it’s not so frustrating to read. Hate those pages with an ad between every paragraph.

Recovery Is Possible for Anyone

1. Don't underestimate your AddictionZ, you may be addicted to many hidden chemicals and unaware of many behaviors.
2. Set an Achievable Recovery Goal - Don't try to solve all your problems at once.
3. Establish a Competent Effective Support Group
4. Set a Reasonable Time Frame - Ten Minutes, One Hour - One Day - Repeat - Quitting anything for 'Life' is usually too difficult to comprehend.
5. Don't hang all your problems "on one nail"
6. Find a way to get your "feel good drugs" in a different method - random acts of kindness - help someone worse off than you - Be selfish about giving!

Remember a molecule can go from 'negative to positive' by simply losing one electron, find a way to 'lose an electron' in your life. simple as that!

It takes a village to rehab an addict! Don't try to do it alone. Yesterday I saw a can picker give a homeless person some money! Think about it...

Sober Vacations and Getaways

Stay at our Gingerbread Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Over the past 25 years, we have enjoyed hosting many recovering folks from all recovery programs, therapists, counselors, authors, psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors and other health professionals who have enjoyed our camaraderie, great food, wonderful local sights and recovery tinted hospitality. Of course we are LGBTQ friendly.

"Well behaved" small pets are welcome. We have a therapy cat on the premises who will quickly tell you that he doesnt care! :) - Free wifi and guest computer access. Some smoking areas are available.

We are centrally located in downtown Victoria BC Canada on lovely Vancouver Island! and the CDN dollar is low these days so this is a great value for US and Euro travellers.

English and German spoken. Recovery meeting lists and guidance is available. Short walk to daily 7AM AA Meeting.

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Helping Good Folks Recover

Welcome to AddictionZ 16

Dean Brandhagen

"The loss of one tiny electron can change an atom from negative to positive!"

"I share my experience gained from 37 years of Successful Addiction & Codependency Recovery experience as well as understanding gained from being a private sector service contractor and employer for 40 years."

"My helpful workbooks are in use by counselors, health care and treatment facilities worldwide."

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AddictionZ Disclaimer

THIS SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
The information provided is for indentification and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your health care professional if you have a specific health concern.
If you are a multiple addict and having trouble getting through the modern diagnosis process to gain an effective recovery, please read through these pages.